NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India ordered that all cases concerning the results of the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2025 for undergraduate (UG) courses, pending in different High Courts, should be moved to the Delhi High Court.
The Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill, 2025, has been introduced in the ongoing Budget Session of the Rajasthan Assembly. Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khinvsar presented the Bill, and it will be discussed before it is passed into law. It aims to prevent religious conversions through force, fraud, or inducement. Introduced in the state assembly, the proposed law prescribes strict penalties, including imprisonment and fines. While supporters view it as necessary, critics argue it restricts religious freedom and personal choice.
NEW DELHI: The state governments of Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, and Rajasthan have established Transgender Welfare Boards. This action follows a directive from the Supreme Court of India, announced on January 21, 2025. The court was informed of the progress during a hearing related to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by the Kinner Maa Eksamajik Sanstha Trust.
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The Supreme Court of India has temporarily suspended a Rs 746 crore penalty imposed on Rajasthan by the National Green Tribunal for waste management non-compliance. Rajasthan’s efforts, including significant financial investments since 2018, were considered during the court’s decision, which cautioned that such penalties could undermine state environmental initiatives despite existing deficiencies in waste processing.
The Rajasthan High Court Today (Jan 9) ordered a status quo on the 2021 Sub-Inspector Recruitment Exam as the government deliberates its cancellation. Justice Sameer Jain warned against contempt of court, urging strict adherence to the order. Advocates on both sides argued over delays and ongoing field postings, with the next hearing set for February 10.
Bhawani Singh Rajawat, a former Rajasthan MLA and BJP leader, has been given a three-year jail sentence for slapping a forest officer. The punishment comes after an argument where Rajawat hit the officer. He has said he will appeal the decision in the High Court. This case shows that even public leaders can be held accountable for their actions.
The Supreme Court praised Piplantri village in Rajasthan for its innovative initiative of planting trees for every new-born girl, referencing the Bhagavad Gita in its praise. This program, which emphasizes women’s empowerment, promotes both environmental sustainability and gender equality. The Court highlighted how this effort reflects values of nature and respect for life, highlighting the thoughtful impact of community-led actions in driving social and ecological progress.
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The Supreme Court On Thursday (5th Dec) criticized Delhi Chief Secretary Dharmendra for failing to ensure full compensation for construction workers amid air quality measures. Justices questioned delays in payments despite previous directives and demanded immediate resolution. The government was directed to inform unregistered workers about their rights and enhance registration efforts in the ongoing pollution crisis response.
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Union Minister Annapurna Devi launched the “Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Campaign” on November 27 to eliminate child marriages in India. The initiative focuses on empowering girls, enforcing legal reforms to set 18 as the minimum marriage age, and targeting high-burden states. The aim is to cut child marriage prevalence below 5% by 2029.